Description
Building on the robust foundation of the original SPARK, the SPARK MAX Motor Controller incorporates advanced brushed and brushless DC motor control in a small and easy-to-use package with PWM, CAN, and USB connectivity. Never before has an FRC motor controller featured a built-in USB interface for configuration and control. Users can test prototypes and tune parameters without needing the full control system. SPARK MAX is a true all-in-one controller that will push the envelope for teams.
Features
- Brushed and sensored-brushless motor control
- PWM, CAN*, and USB* control interfaces
- USB configuration and control
- USB type C connector
- Rapid configuration with a PC
- Save/load configurations
- Realistic prototyping using the actual control parameters
- Smart control modes
- Closed-loop control
- Follower mode
- Data port
- Analog input
- Limit switch input
- Quadrature encoder input with index
- Brushless DC sensor connector
- 3-phase hall sensors
- Motor temperature sensor
- Compatible with the following motors
- NEO Brushless Motor
- NEO 550 Brushless Motor
- CIM/Mini CIM Motors
- 775Pro/Redline Motors
- BAG Motor
- Virtually any 12V brushed DC motor**
- Brushless DC
- Brushed DC
*CAN and USB control is supported for the FRC roboRIO and REV Hardware Client. Other platforms are not currently supported.
**Check that motor specifications do not exceed the maximum electrical specification of the SPARK MAX.
Specifications
- Input Voltage (nominal): 12V
- Operating Voltage Range: 5.5V - 24V
- Absolute Maximum Voltage: 30V
- Continuous Current: 60A
- Peak Current (2 second surge): 100A
- Dimensions: 70mm x 35mm x 25.5mm (2.756in x 1.378in x 1.004in)
- Weight: 0.25lbs (113.3g)
- Motor Wires
- Length: 150mm (5.91in)
- 12AWG
- Power Wires
- Length: 150mm (5.91in)
- 12AWG
- Included 4-pin JST-PH to CAN cable: SPARK MAX CAN Cable V2 (REV-11-1880)
- Length: 200mm (7.87in)
- 24AWG
- Included 4-pin JST-PH to single PWM cable: SPARK MAX PWM Cable (REV-11-1274)
- Length: 200mm (7.87in)
- 24AWG
Kit Contents
- QTY 1 - SPARK MAX Motor Controller
- QTY 1 - USB-A male to USB-C cable
- QTY 1 - SPARK MAX CAN Cable V2 (REV-11-1880)
- QTY 1 - SPARK MAX PWM Cable (REV-11-1274)
- QTY 1 - Cable Retention clip
- QTY 1 - Port Saver cap
Notes
- FIRMWARE UPDATE: All SPARK MAX Motor Controllers purchased on or after 11/18/2019 ship with version 1.4.0 firmware. Please see the SPARK MAX Software Resources for the latest firmware and update instructions.
- KIT CONTENTS UPDATE: SPARK MAX Motor Controllers purchased after May 12, 2021 ship with the V2 versions of the SPARK MAX CAN Cable V2 (REV-11-1880).
Documentation
- ION Build System Guide
- ION Brushless Documentation
- SPARK MAX Getting Started Guide
- SPARK MAX Specifications
- SPARK MAX Software Resources
- SPARK MAX Troubleshooting Guide
- SPARK MAX User's Manual
- REV Hardware Client
CAD & Drawings
- SKU-STP
- REV-11-2158 Onshape
- SKU-DR
